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Can jet-setting ski racers be climate activists? Anchorage athlete leans into ‘imperfect advocacy.’

Anchorage Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Climate change poses an existential threat to cross-country skiing. But it's hard to talk about for some top athletes, who fear being accused of hypocrisy because of their travel-intensive lifestyles.
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Alaska GOP bill redefining ‘life’ could lead to murder charges for abortions

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska GOP's House Bill 107 sparks controversy by redefining 'life' and 'person,' prompting fears of criminalizing abortion providers.
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Controversial group Moms for Liberty organizes in Anchorage

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
As the new Anchorage-based Moms for Liberty chapter takes shape, its inaugural meeting focuses on organizational matters while hinting at future advocacy efforts around parental rights and educational policies.
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Legislators seek answers on state’s rejected transportation plan

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The statewide transportation improvement plan is a comprehensive plan covering the state’s highways, ferries and other methods of transportation over the next four years. Alaska is alone as the only state to have its plan rejected by the federal government.
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New research shows Anchorage voters think city is on wrong track; want compromise on real policy issues

Anchorage Yarrow Silvers -
Respondents across the political spectrum overwhelmingly prioritized crime and public safety, the local economy, snow plowing and homelessness.
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Creative Currents: Letting inner beauty shine with Ice Queen Crowns

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Moira Pyhala's pandemic-era side hustle blossomed into Alaska Ice Queen Crystal Crowns & Jewelry, showcasing her passion for creativity and Alaska.
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Vance apologizes for complaining tribal justice hearing excluded white women

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
During Monday’s floor session, Rep. Sarah Vance offered an apology of sorts. She called her comments “less than gracious” and said it wasn’t her intention to minimize the issues facing Alaska Native women.
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Six takeaways from Dunleavy’s bizarre news conference

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
Governor Mike Dunleavy's recent news conference was characterized by rambling diatribes and bizarre assertions.
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Gov. Dunleavy backs Texas’ standoff with federal government, dismisses talk of Civil War

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy voices support for Texas in its border standoff with the federal government, signaling intent to deploy the Alaska National Guard pending legislative funding.
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Creative Currents: Sculpting resilience with Jade Ariah

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Jade Ariah's solo exhibition, 'Things My Mother Taught Me (How To Have A Good Party),' explores intergenerational resilience through colorful, fun and sometimes sad ceramic and textile sculptures.
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